Went Friday June 24, it was super busy as this is the last week of the restaurant being open. It was hot and a bit smoky inside, But the food didn't disappoint !!! Happy we got to experience the food one last time.
Corey W.
Going to miss this place. I've long said it's the best fried chicken in sac and it's going to be sad to see them leave. I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was as close to perfect as I've eaten. Only thing was that the chicken was a little small on the bread and I prefer pickles instead of cucumbers. But this is a must get. The spice level was perfect!
Jackie F.
Listen everyone. I love fried chicken. LOVE. Love it hot. Love it cold. Love it. So I've had South on my "to eat" list for years now. And never got a chance. Until recently. With their announced closure, I knew I had to go. Clearly, I got the fried chicken, and let me tell you, this place makes a mean fried bird. My husband and I opted up get the 9 piece meal, with kale greens, mac and cheese, potato salad, an order of hush puppies, and a biscuit to share. Was it too much food at a two-top table for two people? Yes. Did it give us two more meals after we tried to stuff our faces? Also yes. Was the chicken good cold? Pardon my French, but F*CK yes. Will I try to go back before they close? Hell f*cking yes. But fret not my friends. The owner (who was, working her a** off when I was there) is planning on opening a new venture. Hopefully the chicken will follow.
384vanceb
Food was excellent in so many ways. the chicken was tender and awesome. The gumbo was the best I’ve had in a long time. Van and Abril
Kyle A.
9/10 so would be 4.5 stars if I could give that. Went to this spot while looking for somewhere to eat during a trip to Sacramento with my girlfriend and oh my gosh was this place worth the trip. I'll start off with the few negative points from each category and finish with the best bits. Service: I'll be honest, the service wasn't perfect, we were left much to our own devices and while that doesn't bother me, no one asked if we wanted drinks and it seemed like it was assumed that we'd be content with tap water. Don't get me wrong, I like any human, drink water, but I was hankering for some sweet tea and (I harbour some of the responsibility here) I didn't get a drink other than water until the end of the meal. It's a small detail but can be frustrating (we didn't mind too much). You won't have a single server so your tip I'd imagine is distributed amongst the staff. The servers themselves however were very friendly and helpful, when asked about recommendations the girl we spoke to gave us a quick and concise answer saying the fried chicken is her favourite hands down and she wasn't kidding! I'll get into the food in a moment. Payment was a quick and easy process and we left feeling fairly good about the service in there. Drinks: I was the only one to get a drink (being the aforementioned sweet tea) and was disappointed by it, not sweet enough for my taste but my girlfriend did remark that it was refreshing and gulped it down, so this seems to be preference. Food: My partner had the BBQ'd Half platter with Mac 'n' cheese while I had the Petey's Fried Chicken, we shared both plates so I'll review both respectively. The BBQ'd Half Platter - The hot link was as you would expect from a hot link, springy texture with a nice heat at the back of the throat with some good flavour to back it up. The pulled pork was juicy, with a few pieces of fat here and there which carried the porky flavour you'd expect but without the BBQ sauce that comes with the meal, there isn't much else going on with it. The smoked brisket was a similar experience, tender, juicy and beefy in flavour but any seasonings already on the meat didn't seem to add much without the BBQ sauces. That being said, the BBQ sauces were spot on and tied the whole thing together really well. It was very clear that the intention was an "apply your own sauce" approach as is standard so don't be put off from getting this plate, it is filling and delicious. The white bread was standard and thusly a nice addition to the platter. The seasoned pickled vegetables were tart and exactly what you'd expect. The mac 'n' cheese I found suffered from a similar issue that a lot of soul food places do, which is lack of flavour. There was a nice crumb and the cheese itself was fairly stringy, but there was a clear focus on texture over flavour. I personally prefer my Mac 'n' cheese to be made with strong cheeses but that's a preference. Petey's Fried Chicken - this is where South shines and I mean REALLY shines! Me and the Mrs have made fried chicken a few times and when we got it right (which is easier said than done) it was fairly agreed that it beat any other fried chicken we had before or since. That was until today. We've been to a fair few soul food places as well as the typical fried chicken chains and this was hands down the best we have had! The flavour was off the scale! So much so that getting towards the end of the meal it was almost like sensory overload on the tongue. To offset that they provide kale greens and a buttermilk biscuit along with honey butter. The kale greens are a nice balance to the fattiness in the fried chicken itself and the honey butter was good over literally anything on the plate. Surprisingly enough though, me and my gf both agreed that the nicest thing we ate there was the buttermilk biscuits, doughy yet crumbly, sweet yet savoury, you could eat it on its own or with any of the aforementioned
Michelle F.
Huge portions- could likely share the fried chicken meal with greens and biscuit between two people. This time we tried the mashed potatoes- yummy the mushroom gravy is a nice touch.M (next time I'll request more gravy). Oh and try their cornbread, it's kinda sweet but so moist and just sensational.
Nana
Best fried chicken! This is a restaurant that is very faithful to the basics. Not only Chicken itself is so fresh but also the way they cook is so tasty. Crispy and savory on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. I had Gumbo and pecan pie too. Shrimp and sausages in the gumbo are cooked so well. Very busy on weekend. Now they open at 3pm-9pm since they are short of people.
Bill McClendon
Best shrimp & grits ever !My beautiful wife had the chicken sando which was excellent also.We will absolutely come back again.Thank you !?
Amber R.
I went out to dinner with one of my girlfriends & we wanted to try a new restaurant. The staff was friendly, prompt & the food was so yummy! I ordered the catfish with a side of hush puppies- delicious!! My friend ordered the fried chicken - Nashville style, with a side of mac'n'cheese. She said everything was great & took her leftovers home. We also split a southern sipper cocktail - strong rum drink, but perfect for two people. I'll definitely be coming back again!
Sarah-Lorraine L.
WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner after wine bar THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in downtown off 11st St in between Tomato Alley and T Street - very minimal outdoor seating (not shaded) THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - decent amount of smaller booth/table seating - various art/decor on the walls THE MENU: - entrees - sandwiches & burgers - small plates - greens - fixin's - sweets - white wine - red wine - bottles & cans - beer on tap - south supper cocktails - signature cocktails - non-alcoholic WHAT WE ORDERED: - Bar-B-Cued Half Platter with Cornbread - Petey's Fried Chicken - Cheese Grits THE TASTE: - Bar-B-Cued Half Platter with Cornbread was a good size (could easily feed 2 people); pickled veggies were the least favorite; bread and hot link were untouched; the brisket and pulled pork were tender but not really flavorful; cornbread was dewy (more honey based?) - Petey's Fried Chicken was crisp outside and juicy inside but plain tasting; kale greens were least favorite; biscuit was good - Cheese Grits were definitely not creamy/smooth and very plain - overall looked better than it actually tasted unfortunately CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm - welcoming
If you are itching for some good fashioned soul food drop by south near midtown. Everything was delicious and there was barely anyone there. We will be back to try their chicken nashville style but we did try their meatloaf, gumbo, and ribs which were all delicious. I really enjoyed coming here and look forward to try more of their food. The mac and cheese is worth a try but tasted a little plain to me. The atmosphere was peaceful and staff was friendly. My fiance loved the place and is excited to try more of their food.
Yuri K.
My family and I have been coming to South since 2015. Hands down best hamburger and fried chicken in Sac Town. Tonight we ordered the following items around 5 PM. No line btw~ 1. Petey's Fried Chicken ($17) : Super crispy outside and moist inside. Side of spicy sauce makes the chicken taste better...It also comes with side of kale greens, and buttermilk biscuits (sweet butter is bomb!!) 2. Half a pound O' Fried Catfish ($18) : Super thinly battered, and not oily at all!!! This is not seasoned inside, comes with remoulade. Super temperature hot inside which I love. I replaced the side with French fries. 3. Red beans & Rice ($6) : not my fav, but my husband loved it. Their other items on the menu are delicious. I highly recommend this place. Enjoy!
Regina N.
So after my so-so first experience within the first few weeks of their opening, I've been coming back to give them a second chance. Since then, I've been back so many times, trying out different items, and I must say, South definitely grew on me. I can now proudly say they've got the best southern fried chicken around! There are SO many great dishes I crave that it's a battle to choose just one when I'm there. PETEY'S FRIED CHICKEN 5/5* Always at the top of my list - 3 big ol' juicy pieces of chicken fried to crispy perfection with just the right amount of seasoning, not oily, and steaming hot. Pair it with some Nashville hot oil, mm MM mmm. Oh geez and them biscuits, them biscuits! That honey butter on scratch-made crumbly biscuits is so delicious. And I like that the plate comes with kale to balance out all that heaviness so I don't feel too guilty devouring half a chicken. A MESS OL' SPICY BBQ JUMBO SHRIMP 5/5* This has got to be the most flavorful shrimp and grits I've ever had. This was the first dish I tried when they first opened and it still hasn't changed in terms of the complex great flavors of the sauce. The grits are creamy and the whole thing was exactly how I remembered. Amazing! BRAISED RIBS 4/5* Dang check out that rack! he said. It's huge! Ribs are fall off the bone tender and the sauce had a bit of a spicy kick to it. I'd prefer a little bit less sauce but it pairs great with the coolness of potato salad and side of green beans. This plate is definitely for the hungry. I'm glad I gave South another go. It's now one of my favorite lunch spots and definitly trumps them all when it comes to southern fried chicken.
Jessica S.
We went for dinner around 5:30 and though it was busy, we were able to get seated right away. We ordered the bucket of chicken (9 pieces), with the mac and cheese, green beans on the side. Plus a side of cornbread and a glass of wine for me and a bottle of cider for my partner! Everything was DELICIOUS. A++++++. Probably one of the BEST fried chicken i have ever bad. Plus the service was amazing. To top it all off, pricing is very reasonable , bill came out to about $60 after alllll that. We couldn't even finish and had to take some home. Definitely worth stopping by. I will return for more fried chicken and to try other things on the menu!
Stacey Z.
Outstanding, the chicken was so amazing, the potato salad was made with red potatoes loaded with celery, onion, egg, and fantastic! The hurricane sipper recommended, it's like an adult capri sun. I will be back tomorrow night. Just so angry it took this long to discover this amazing Gem, . P.S. Staff was so attentive and nice, not so easy to find either one these days so was really warming to the Soul
Went Friday June 24, it was super busy as this is the last week of the restaurant being open. It was hot and a bit smoky inside, But the food didn't disappoint !!! Happy we got to experience the food one last time.
Going to miss this place. I've long said it's the best fried chicken in sac and it's going to be sad to see them leave. I got the hot chicken sandwich and it was as close to perfect as I've eaten. Only thing was that the chicken was a little small on the bread and I prefer pickles instead of cucumbers. But this is a must get. The spice level was perfect!
Listen everyone. I love fried chicken. LOVE. Love it hot. Love it cold. Love it. So I've had South on my "to eat" list for years now. And never got a chance. Until recently. With their announced closure, I knew I had to go. Clearly, I got the fried chicken, and let me tell you, this place makes a mean fried bird. My husband and I opted up get the 9 piece meal, with kale greens, mac and cheese, potato salad, an order of hush puppies, and a biscuit to share. Was it too much food at a two-top table for two people? Yes. Did it give us two more meals after we tried to stuff our faces? Also yes. Was the chicken good cold? Pardon my French, but F*CK yes. Will I try to go back before they close? Hell f*cking yes. But fret not my friends. The owner (who was, working her a** off when I was there) is planning on opening a new venture. Hopefully the chicken will follow.
Food was excellent in so many ways. the chicken was tender and awesome. The gumbo was the best I’ve had in a long time. Van and Abril
9/10 so would be 4.5 stars if I could give that. Went to this spot while looking for somewhere to eat during a trip to Sacramento with my girlfriend and oh my gosh was this place worth the trip. I'll start off with the few negative points from each category and finish with the best bits. Service: I'll be honest, the service wasn't perfect, we were left much to our own devices and while that doesn't bother me, no one asked if we wanted drinks and it seemed like it was assumed that we'd be content with tap water. Don't get me wrong, I like any human, drink water, but I was hankering for some sweet tea and (I harbour some of the responsibility here) I didn't get a drink other than water until the end of the meal. It's a small detail but can be frustrating (we didn't mind too much). You won't have a single server so your tip I'd imagine is distributed amongst the staff. The servers themselves however were very friendly and helpful, when asked about recommendations the girl we spoke to gave us a quick and concise answer saying the fried chicken is her favourite hands down and she wasn't kidding! I'll get into the food in a moment. Payment was a quick and easy process and we left feeling fairly good about the service in there. Drinks: I was the only one to get a drink (being the aforementioned sweet tea) and was disappointed by it, not sweet enough for my taste but my girlfriend did remark that it was refreshing and gulped it down, so this seems to be preference. Food: My partner had the BBQ'd Half platter with Mac 'n' cheese while I had the Petey's Fried Chicken, we shared both plates so I'll review both respectively. The BBQ'd Half Platter - The hot link was as you would expect from a hot link, springy texture with a nice heat at the back of the throat with some good flavour to back it up. The pulled pork was juicy, with a few pieces of fat here and there which carried the porky flavour you'd expect but without the BBQ sauce that comes with the meal, there isn't much else going on with it. The smoked brisket was a similar experience, tender, juicy and beefy in flavour but any seasonings already on the meat didn't seem to add much without the BBQ sauces. That being said, the BBQ sauces were spot on and tied the whole thing together really well. It was very clear that the intention was an "apply your own sauce" approach as is standard so don't be put off from getting this plate, it is filling and delicious. The white bread was standard and thusly a nice addition to the platter. The seasoned pickled vegetables were tart and exactly what you'd expect. The mac 'n' cheese I found suffered from a similar issue that a lot of soul food places do, which is lack of flavour. There was a nice crumb and the cheese itself was fairly stringy, but there was a clear focus on texture over flavour. I personally prefer my Mac 'n' cheese to be made with strong cheeses but that's a preference. Petey's Fried Chicken - this is where South shines and I mean REALLY shines! Me and the Mrs have made fried chicken a few times and when we got it right (which is easier said than done) it was fairly agreed that it beat any other fried chicken we had before or since. That was until today. We've been to a fair few soul food places as well as the typical fried chicken chains and this was hands down the best we have had! The flavour was off the scale! So much so that getting towards the end of the meal it was almost like sensory overload on the tongue. To offset that they provide kale greens and a buttermilk biscuit along with honey butter. The kale greens are a nice balance to the fattiness in the fried chicken itself and the honey butter was good over literally anything on the plate. Surprisingly enough though, me and my gf both agreed that the nicest thing we ate there was the buttermilk biscuits, doughy yet crumbly, sweet yet savoury, you could eat it on its own or with any of the aforementioned
Huge portions- could likely share the fried chicken meal with greens and biscuit between two people. This time we tried the mashed potatoes- yummy the mushroom gravy is a nice touch.M (next time I'll request more gravy). Oh and try their cornbread, it's kinda sweet but so moist and just sensational.
Best fried chicken! This is a restaurant that is very faithful to the basics. Not only Chicken itself is so fresh but also the way they cook is so tasty. Crispy and savory on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. I had Gumbo and pecan pie too. Shrimp and sausages in the gumbo are cooked so well. Very busy on weekend. Now they open at 3pm-9pm since they are short of people.
Best shrimp & grits ever !My beautiful wife had the chicken sando which was excellent also.We will absolutely come back again.Thank you !?
I went out to dinner with one of my girlfriends & we wanted to try a new restaurant. The staff was friendly, prompt & the food was so yummy! I ordered the catfish with a side of hush puppies- delicious!! My friend ordered the fried chicken - Nashville style, with a side of mac'n'cheese. She said everything was great & took her leftovers home. We also split a southern sipper cocktail - strong rum drink, but perfect for two people. I'll definitely be coming back again!
WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner after wine bar THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in downtown off 11st St in between Tomato Alley and T Street - very minimal outdoor seating (not shaded) THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - decent amount of smaller booth/table seating - various art/decor on the walls THE MENU: - entrees - sandwiches & burgers - small plates - greens - fixin's - sweets - white wine - red wine - bottles & cans - beer on tap - south supper cocktails - signature cocktails - non-alcoholic WHAT WE ORDERED: - Bar-B-Cued Half Platter with Cornbread - Petey's Fried Chicken - Cheese Grits THE TASTE: - Bar-B-Cued Half Platter with Cornbread was a good size (could easily feed 2 people); pickled veggies were the least favorite; bread and hot link were untouched; the brisket and pulled pork were tender but not really flavorful; cornbread was dewy (more honey based?) - Petey's Fried Chicken was crisp outside and juicy inside but plain tasting; kale greens were least favorite; biscuit was good - Cheese Grits were definitely not creamy/smooth and very plain - overall looked better than it actually tasted unfortunately CUSTOMER SERVICE: - warm - welcoming
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If you are itching for some good fashioned soul food drop by south near midtown. Everything was delicious and there was barely anyone there. We will be back to try their chicken nashville style but we did try their meatloaf, gumbo, and ribs which were all delicious. I really enjoyed coming here and look forward to try more of their food. The mac and cheese is worth a try but tasted a little plain to me. The atmosphere was peaceful and staff was friendly. My fiance loved the place and is excited to try more of their food.
My family and I have been coming to South since 2015. Hands down best hamburger and fried chicken in Sac Town. Tonight we ordered the following items around 5 PM. No line btw~ 1. Petey's Fried Chicken ($17) : Super crispy outside and moist inside. Side of spicy sauce makes the chicken taste better...It also comes with side of kale greens, and buttermilk biscuits (sweet butter is bomb!!) 2. Half a pound O' Fried Catfish ($18) : Super thinly battered, and not oily at all!!! This is not seasoned inside, comes with remoulade. Super temperature hot inside which I love. I replaced the side with French fries. 3. Red beans & Rice ($6) : not my fav, but my husband loved it. Their other items on the menu are delicious. I highly recommend this place. Enjoy!
So after my so-so first experience within the first few weeks of their opening, I've been coming back to give them a second chance. Since then, I've been back so many times, trying out different items, and I must say, South definitely grew on me. I can now proudly say they've got the best southern fried chicken around! There are SO many great dishes I crave that it's a battle to choose just one when I'm there. PETEY'S FRIED CHICKEN 5/5* Always at the top of my list - 3 big ol' juicy pieces of chicken fried to crispy perfection with just the right amount of seasoning, not oily, and steaming hot. Pair it with some Nashville hot oil, mm MM mmm. Oh geez and them biscuits, them biscuits! That honey butter on scratch-made crumbly biscuits is so delicious. And I like that the plate comes with kale to balance out all that heaviness so I don't feel too guilty devouring half a chicken. A MESS OL' SPICY BBQ JUMBO SHRIMP 5/5* This has got to be the most flavorful shrimp and grits I've ever had. This was the first dish I tried when they first opened and it still hasn't changed in terms of the complex great flavors of the sauce. The grits are creamy and the whole thing was exactly how I remembered. Amazing! BRAISED RIBS 4/5* Dang check out that rack! he said. It's huge! Ribs are fall off the bone tender and the sauce had a bit of a spicy kick to it. I'd prefer a little bit less sauce but it pairs great with the coolness of potato salad and side of green beans. This plate is definitely for the hungry. I'm glad I gave South another go. It's now one of my favorite lunch spots and definitly trumps them all when it comes to southern fried chicken.
We went for dinner around 5:30 and though it was busy, we were able to get seated right away. We ordered the bucket of chicken (9 pieces), with the mac and cheese, green beans on the side. Plus a side of cornbread and a glass of wine for me and a bottle of cider for my partner! Everything was DELICIOUS. A++++++. Probably one of the BEST fried chicken i have ever bad. Plus the service was amazing. To top it all off, pricing is very reasonable , bill came out to about $60 after alllll that. We couldn't even finish and had to take some home. Definitely worth stopping by. I will return for more fried chicken and to try other things on the menu!
Outstanding, the chicken was so amazing, the potato salad was made with red potatoes loaded with celery, onion, egg, and fantastic! The hurricane sipper recommended, it's like an adult capri sun. I will be back tomorrow night. Just so angry it took this long to discover this amazing Gem, . P.S. Staff was so attentive and nice, not so easy to find either one these days so was really warming to the Soul